Starting all over again

[D'Antony]

Hello everyone. I've been on a 3 month hiadis (spelling) from fitness/working out, as well as proper nutrition.
I was wondering how many calories should I take in for adequate weight loss.
Here's a bit of information about me just to give you an idea:

height: 5'9"
weight: 225
gender: male
goals: lose weight, get some muscle tone...I don't want to get big and bulky. I want to get down to at least 185-190 range.

So if anyone can help me figure this out, that would be great.

Also, as for my routine, I will doing circuit weight training using free weights, machines, and body weight exercises (push ups, dips, etc..).

Any positive input would greatly be appreciated. I want to get 2006 off to a great start.

[mustang GT]

The amount of calories you take in depends on how active you are.

To start off with, you can try about 3000 calories, and see how it goes. If you don't get any results after a while, then decrease your calories.

Are you currently doing cardio?